Career Pathways Coordinator

Career Pathways Coordinator

Mankato Area Public Schools has a position open for a full-time Career Pathways Coordinator beginning July 2026. The Career Pathways Coordinator establishes and manages a comprehensive, district-wide system of public-private partnerships. The primary objective of this role is to build sustainable programming and structures that prepare Pre K-12 students for high-demand, high-wage employment opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide program leadership to develop and evaluate a Pre K-12 career readiness framework in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Education.
• Maintain pathway oversight by managing district career pathways (CTE, Work-Based Learning) and organizing student technical skill-building events.
• Drive stakeholder engagement by acting as the primary liaison to local businesses, advisory councils, higher education, and community partners.
• Utilize data & analytics to track student success and analyze enrollment trends using SLEDS, Naviance, and district assessments.
• Perform system auditing of MAPS K-12 pathway tiers to implement sustainable improvements based on national best practices.
• Serve as the AVID District Director to establish the overarching vision, cultivate a collaborative culture, and drive district wide decision-making.
• Lead resource management by monitoring educational levies/legislation and actively securing grants to fund pathway initiatives.
• Design and evaluate specialized frameworks, including a K-12 Agricultural literacy model aligned with MN Next Gen Science Standards.
• Manage training & marketing by leading staff professional development on pathway metrics and promoting program opportunities to the community.
• Maintain safety compliance by ensuring all initiatives and activities adhere strictly to District 77 safety policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in educational program coordination, workforce development, or public-private project management.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including educators, corporate partners, and community leaders.
• Strong data literacy, with experience capturing, analyzing, and presenting metrics to track program success.
• Exceptional communication, marketing, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with educational funding streams, grant administration, or public levy structures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a Licensed School Counselor, Career & Technical Education (CTE) Teacher, or a credential in a closely related field.
• Experience with AVID programming
• Direct experience navigating Minnesota-specific educational frameworks, including SLEDS and Naviance.
• Foundational knowledge of the MN Next Gen Science Standards as they relate to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.

Eligible Employee Benefits Include:

• Public Employer's Retirement Association (PERA) Pension Plan or Teacher Retirement Associations (TRA) Retirement Pension
• 403(b) Retirement Savings with Employer Matching Program
• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Fully Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Paid Leave:
  Vacation, Sick Leave, Emergency, and Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Salary: $102,722

Final date to receive applications:
July 3, 2026. Complete the online application available 77.org. Submit a cover letter, transcripts, and at least 3 current letters of recommendation. This position will be filled on the basis of the experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations. For further information, contact Travis Olson, Director of Teaching and Learning at .